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I& #39;m gathering up resources to share with interested folks who& #39;ve never been to a protest before, does anyone have suggestions? Both general resources as well as ones relevant to our specific COVID-19 situation, too.
Adding tweets/links to this thread as I gather them up. https://twitter.com/meilixzn/status/1267168404701458432">https://twitter.com/meilixzn/...
A phone number for Chicago-specific legal aid. Make sure you have this or another number written down physically, for example on a piece of paper in your pocket or on your arm. https://twitter.com/get2thegig/status/1266748546524594178">https://twitter.com/get2thegi...
List of things I recommended to bring, from my personal experience at past actions and synthesized from what people are saying about current events:
- two masks, so you can swap out if they get wet/sweaty/maced
- water
- something to eat, like granola bars
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- two masks, so you can swap out if they get wet/sweaty/maced
- water
- something to eat, like granola bars
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- prep your phone by turning off absolutely everything (bluetooth, wifi, nfc), put it in airplane mode or completely off if possible.
- phone numbers for an emergency contact and legal aid
- very practical shoes
- avoid wearing anything super identifying
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- phone numbers for an emergency contact and legal aid
- very practical shoes
- avoid wearing anything super identifying
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- eye protection is necessary at this point, glasses at a minimum, bring goggles if you can
- if you have space in the small bag you& #39;re bringing, a backup tshirt and bandana
- hand sanitizer
- basic first aid items if you know how to use them
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- if you have space in the small bag you& #39;re bringing, a backup tshirt and bandana
- hand sanitizer
- basic first aid items if you know how to use them
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Be covered up as weather allows, long pants, long sleeves. Be able to remove your layers as needed.
For white people: be prepared to put yourself between police and Black people. Don& #39;t lead chants, take your lead from Black protestors. Keep an eye on others around you and be ready to offer help. Be mentally prepared to be arrested.
And don& #39;t do that shitty "white people at protests" thing of being overly kind and nice to the cops. Super inappropriate, especially right now.
If you don& #39;t have experience at protests, one of the best things to keep in mind is to communicate and listen to others around you.
If you don& #39;t have experience at protests, one of the best things to keep in mind is to communicate and listen to others around you.
If you& #39;re going with a group of friends, be sure to establish a place where you& #39;ll meet up at a certain time, or if things escalate to a certain level. Don& #39;t assume you& #39;ll be able to use your phones or that they& #39;ll keep a charge.
Don& #39;t take photos/videos of protesters. If you absolutely have to for some reason, ask the person first.
Make sure your phone is locked with a pincode, not biometrics like a fingerprint or face ID.
Make sure your phone is locked with a pincode, not biometrics like a fingerprint or face ID.
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A very important point. I& #39;m immunocompromised, doing what I can from home. https://twitter.com/BlairImani/status/1266550199725387776">https://twitter.com/BlairIman...
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-surveillance-digital-privacy">https://www.wired.com/story/how...
There& #39;s a lot of unclear information about water vs milk vs antacids for tear gas relief. Here& #39;s a trained street medic& #39;s take on it. Really, just use water. If you have the space in your bag, bring more water. You can drink it & also use it for this. https://twitter.com/gendervamp/status/1266985207342616578">https://twitter.com/gendervam...
A great thread similar to mine, with more info on tear gas. https://twitter.com/strwbrrymew/status/1265968300120436741">https://twitter.com/strwbrrym...
